Can I review MY OWN APP on the app store? ;-)
FranzKeller
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I have decent sales for a first game, Radarhead
But not enough star ratings or comments on the App Store
Would they get mad If I write a review there, with my iTunes customer account?
After all, each person is theoretically allowed one vote, right?
But not enough star ratings or comments on the App Store
Would they get mad If I write a review there, with my iTunes customer account?
After all, each person is theoretically allowed one vote, right?
Comments
Basically, don't sweat it, your reviews will not help sell copies at all.
Out only chance to do a "return comment"', unlike YouTube
Even though, you can come back at any time and change / edit your review of a particular product, right?
When I post videos on YouTube, it can be a two way conversation.
I've met some idiots (as I'm sure you have!),
but also some cool and interesting people. ;-)
I think that reviews actually DO help sell an App,
Because I often read the reviews on an app I might buy?
What people say can help you see through the marketing hype.
(of course, depending on the commenters, it can also be utter nonsense,
But it's 0Ften RLY oBV1iouS WHo iZ LiK3ly An iDiot!!!!! on the comments. ROFLCOPTER!!!)
What I really do prior to buying the game is search Youtube for a video so that I can watch the game play, or I also download a lite version. I like to see something before I buy it, and youtube videos are perfect! I also check out the developers website! If the developer is too lazy to setup a website or make a video, then I assume the game most likely sucks because come on, if the developer was serious, he would treat it as a serious buisness!
Many people do not even read the first lines of an app's description (as proven by the mirror, mario soundboard, and hand warmer apps' reviews), much less cypher through the reviews.
Your method of buying apps sounds very reasonable, and is exactly what a smart shopper would do. However, this is the app store, and most consumers do not go through the same process you do. It'd be nice if apple let the devs reply, and it has been requested many times.
But to the original point, I think your review can help a ton, especially if you're under 5 reviews. When people search for apps, they scan down looking at names, icons, and ratings. When they glance over, those 3 stars look much more appealing than 2.
Not setting up a website or making a video of your app is simply stupid and the sign of a lazy person.
We're talking about games here, games are visual! If you are making a calculator, then no, you don't need a video! But no website?? Come on here people, treat this as a business, or just forget about making money.
We're talking about an audience that has a very short attention span.
Having a website set up makes you look professional, and gives a gateway for the customer to contact you, and view other apps.
I think that is one of the most important aspects of running a business, and a no-brainer.
And it's good for cross marketing your other apps, announcing apps to come, and giving customers a way in which to contact you, other than linking them to your email.
There are also a handful of people who link to a website that interesting enough does NOT HAVE THEIR GAME or any info about it!
LOL